Anxiety is common—it affects some 40 million Americans. That doesn’t mean it’s easy or harmless. You may be so used to anxiety that you don’t notice it in yourself. Restlessness, tingling, ...

Change is often associated with anxiety, and this goes for the change of seasons, too. At first thought, the summer months are associated with carefree behavior — breezy beach days, shaded hikes and ...

Stress isn’t just in your head – it can show up on your plate, too. The food you eat affects your body’s hormone levels, ...

Anxiety is a natural response to stress or danger, designed to help us stay alert and focused during challenging situations. However, when anxiety becomes persistent, overwhelming, or occurs without a ...

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the sight of clutter and mess in your home? Have you walked in the door only to feel overloaded by scattered papers, unwashed dishes, and clothes in disarray? Maybe you ...

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If you’ve ever been worried or anxious at work so much that it affects your performance, you might have workplace anxiety. Having some level of anxiety at your workplace is normal; everybody feels ...

Anxiety, stress, and strong emotions can all play a role in triggering a hemiplegic migraine attack. Genetic factors also indicate an association between hemiplegic migraine and anxiety. A stressful ...

Millions face a hidden struggle with washroom anxiety, also known as paruresis. This condition prevents people from urinating in public due to fear of judgment. It impacts mental health and daily life ...

“While it may sound counterintuitive, for some people, ‘impact play’ like spanking can actually help reduce feelings of stress and anxiety through pain, or as many players would term it, ‘intense ...